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Heathrow fire caused by preventable fault, report finds, as Ofgem launches investigation into incident – as it happened

Fire caused by ‘catastrophic failure’ on one of transformer’s high voltage bushings, a ‘technical fault’ most likely caused by moisture and first detected in 2018

The Guardian - UK

National Grid blamed for 'catastrophic failure' that led to Heathrow substation fire, report reveals

Moisture in the oil at the substation was detected by National Grid as long ago at 2018 but was not tackled

Evening Standard

Nat-Gas Prices Fall as Cooler US Temps Allow Nat-Gas Inventories to Build

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Tuesday closed lower by -0.041 (-1.19%). Aug nat-gas prices on Tuesday added to Monday's significant losses and posted a 5-week nearest-futures low. Ramped-up US nat-gas production and forecasts for cooler US temperatures are hammering nat-gas prices. Forecaster Vaisala said Tuesday that forecasts shifted...

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Senate passes GOP’s tax and spending bill with Cornyn, Cruz priorities included

The package includes $13.5 billion to reimburse states for border spending. It is expected to meet resistance in the House from some Texas Republicans.

The Texas Tribune

One dead and two injured after stabbing attack at German company

Authorities said a woman was killed and two men injured in the attack at a local electricity supplier in Bavaria

The Independent UK

Great Britain’s energy networks to get £24bn upgrade but bills to rise

Ofgem approves investment amid push by government to expand UK’s renewables sector

The Guardian - UK

Solar minigrid brings light and hope to a Goma neighborhood, offering blueprint for rest of Congo

A solar minigrid in a Goma neighborhood where almost everyone lacked access to electricity just five years ago is offering a flicker of hope despite widespread poverty and the city’s violent takeover by Congolese rebels early this year

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Forecasts for Cooler US Temps Hammer Nat-Gas Prices

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Monday closed sharply lower by -0.283 (-7.57%). Aug nat-gas prices plunged on Monday on speculation that forecasts for cooler US temperatures will curb nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air conditioning and allow US nat-gas inventories to keep rebuilding. Forecaster Atmospheric G2...

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Chair of Spanish electricity grid hits out at ‘misinformation’ after mass blackouts

Millions were left in the dark with a huge impact on transport and infrastructure

The Independent UK

Charity issues warning against the viral frozen towel cooling hack, amid safety concerns

‘Water and electricity don’t mix'

Ideal Home

Here’s how First Nations landholders can share the benefits of the NSW energy transition

The shift to clean, renewable sources of energy presents a rare opportunity for First Nations people, not only as energy users but as landholders.

The Conversation

Voices: Earth doesn’t recognise national boundaries – we must collaborate for Net Zero

COMMENT: The world has changed, writes BP’s former chief executive, Lord Browne. The government must emphasise the importance of clean energy, and private and public sectors must collaborate internationally to ensure the security of our country, and our planet

The Independent UK

‘A cascade can be more positive’: social tipping points expert on fixing climate crisis

The world has been too optimistic about the risk to humanity and planet – but devastation can still be avoided, says Timothy Lenton

The Guardian - UK

Nat-Gas Prices Surge in Anticipation of Hot US Weather

August Nymex natural gas (NGQ25 ) on Friday closed sharply higher by +0.213 (+6.04%). Aug nat-gas prices on Friday rallied sharply in anticipation of hotter US weather boosting nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power increased air-conditioning usage. Forecaster Atmospheric G2 said Friday that forecasts shifted warmer for most of...

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The Guardian - UK

Google’s emissions up 51% as AI electricity demand derails efforts to go green

Increase influenced by datacentre growth, with estimated power required by 2026 equalling that of Japan’s

The Guardian - AU

Australian government loans $100m to install EV chargers and solar panels at Bunnings and Officeworks stores

Work to upgrade facilities at Bunnings and Officeworks sites is expected to be completed by the end of this year

The Guardian - US

Trump’s tax bill seeks to prevent AI regulations. Experts fear a heavy toll on the planet

Unrestricted AI use could add 1bn tons of planet-heating emissions in the US over the next decade, researchers say

The Independent UK

Louisiana is latest state to redefine natural gas -- a planet-warming fossil fuel -- as green energy

Louisiana is the latest state to redefine natural gas as green energy, even though it’s a fossil fuel that emits planet-warming greenhouse gases

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Nat-Gas Prices Fall to 6-month Low on Bearish EIA Report and Cooler Temps

July Nymex natural gas (NGN25 ) on Thursday closed sharply lower by -0.131 (-3.70%). July nat-gas prices on Thursday extended this week's slide to a 6-month low. Nat-gas prices fell on Thursday's weekly EIA report, which showed a +96 bcf increase in the week ended June 20, which was a...

The Independent UK

Energy price cap scrap would save households hundreds, analysis finds

Those in the south could see bills rise under the proposed new system

Evening Standard

British billpayers saved £300m through energy flexibility in 2024, figures show

Savings were driven by lower contributions to infrastructure costs, reduced connection charges and the increased use of low-carbon energy sources.

The Independent UK

How much money can solar panels really save on my energy bills?

Solar panels can cut electricity bills and reduce reliance on the grid, but actual savings vary widely depending on your home, energy use and tariff

The Guardian - AU

China breaks more records with surge in solar and wind power

Between January and May, China added 198 GW of solar and 46 GW of wind, enough to generate as much electricity as Indonesia or Turkey

International Business Times

Tech Giants' Net Zero Goals Verging On Fantasy: Researchers

The credibility of climate pledges by the world's tech giants to rapidly become carbon neutral is fading fast as they devour more and more energy in the race to develop AI and build data centres, researchers warned Thursday.

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Nat-Gas Prices Pressured by the Outlook for Cooler US Temps

July Nymex natural gas (NGN25 ) on Wednesday closed down by -0.131 (-3.70%). July nat-gas prices on Wednesday extended this week's slide and fell to a 2-week low. Prices are lower on forecasts for cooling US temperatures and the outlook for US nat-gas supplies to remain plentiful. The Commodity Weather...

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